About the piece:

Written for Dr. Anna Edwards and the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra

During the summer of 2020, I was dealing with emotional strife and depression. Instead of letting those emotions get the better of me, I wanted to put all of that and the energy into my work and thus Persevering was what came out of it. Originally scored for Pierrot ensemble, Persevering is a three-movement work with a purpose to bring forth the attributes of perseverance, showcasing three relatable scenarios. The movements are titled:

1. Gradually Overwhelming is the feeling of anxiety and depression collaborating together to combat my emotional well-being.

2. Loneful Endeavors starts out with the vibraphone being ‘The Loneful Endeavor’. What to look for in this movement is the pairing, for each pair represents a couple, a relationship and how each pair blends into the texture as the next pair comes in.

3. Worth the Wait is the homestretch, the feeling that you have successfully persevered…for the moment.

Instrumentation:

Chamber Orchestra (2.1.2.2-2.0.0.0-1 Perc-Piano-Harp-Strings)

Percussion instruments:

~Maracas

~Vibraphone (2 bows needed, motor optional)

~Four Concert Toms (Low, Medium-Low, Medium, High)

~Hi-Hat

Performance History:

~May 17th, 2022 - [PREMIERE] Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, Dr. Anna Edwards - Seattle, WA

~December 3rd, 2022 - UT Lab Orchestra, Davey Heister - Austin, TX